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nightjar in Malay

burung tukang

/ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑː//ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑɹ/

nightjar in Malay: burung tukang. In English, nightjar means any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds, of the family Caprimulgidae from the order Caprimulgiformes, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects.

Malay words for nightjar

nocturnal bird of the family Caprimulgidae
burung tukang

English meaning of nightjar

  1. noun Any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds, of the family Caprimulgidae from the order Caprimulgiformes, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects.

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Questions about nightjar in Malay

What is the meaning of nightjar in Malay?
Nightjar in Malay is burung tukang.
Apakah maksud nightjar dalam bahasa Melayu?
Nightjar: burung tukang.
What does nightjar mean in English?
Nightjar means any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds, of the family Caprimulgidae from the order Caprimulgiformes, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects.

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